Traffic Alert: Motorway closed to enable recovery of lorry crash
Drivers have been warned of long delays to the M42 following a serious collision involving a lorry that needs special recovery.
The incident has closed the northbound section of the motorway at Junction 3a – the connection with the M40 – and Highways England has said it does not expect the scene to clear until 8pm.
Drivers have been advised to plan ahead and to seek alternative routes if possible.
A diversion has been put in place via the M40 south to Junction 15 but there are reports of major delays in the area.